Fame infantilises and grants relative impunity. Those that seek it, out of an exaggerated need for admiration or attention, are often the least well equipped to deal with criticism. — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
There's a theory about fame: the moment it strikes, it arrests development. Michael Jackson remained suspended in childhood, enjoying sleepovers and funfairs; Winona Ryder, an errant teen who dabbled in shoplifting and experimented with pills; George Clooney, a 30-year-old commitment-phobe,… — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
WikiLeaks exposed corruption, war crimes, torture and cover-ups. It showed that we were lied to about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; that the… — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
Fame infantilises and grants relative impunity. Those that seek it, out of an exaggerated need for admiration or attention, are often the least well… — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
The best justification governments can find to shut down information is that lives are at risk. In fact, lives have been at risk as… — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
Military strikes on Afghanistan will not prevent something this terrible from happening again, for the simple reason that bombs will not deter people who… — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
Marriage Asian-style is practical, contractual and, to the western mind, deeply unromantic. — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
WikiLeaks exposed the most dangerous lies of all, which are those that are told to us by elected governments. — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
In my experience, being busy and working hard is the key to sanity/happiness. — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
I couldn't define my style; that's impossible. I like comfort and elegance with a bit of glamour thrown in. If I like something, I'll… — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
There's a theory about fame: the moment it strikes, it arrests development. Michael Jackson remained suspended in childhood, enjoying sleepovers and funfairs; Winona Ryder,… — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
Peter Mandelson is one of the most odious, self-satisfied, misogynistic men I have ever met. Compellingly, fascinatingly horrible. — Jemima Khan Copy Share Image
